Exploring Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in 'unhappy'?

• 'un-' means 'always'

• 'un-' means 'not'.

• 'un-' means 'very'

• 'un-' means 'opposite of'

Identify the root word in 'transportation'.

• transported

• transit

• transporter

• transport

What is the meaning of the suffix '-able' in 'readable'?

• only for digital formats

• capable of being read

• only for printed materials

• not able to be read

How does the prefix 'pre-' change the meaning of 'view'?

• The prefix 'pre-' changes 'view' to 'review', meaning to see something for the first time.

• The prefix 'pre-' changes 'view' to 'overlook', meaning to ignore something.

• The prefix 'pre-' means to see something after it is fully available.

• The prefix 'pre-' changes 'view' to 'preview', meaning to see something before it is fully available.

What does 'ject' mean in 'eject'?

• to throw

• to push

• to hold

• to pull

How does the suffix '-tion' change a verb into a noun?

• The suffix '-tion' forms adjectives from verbs.

• The suffix '-tion' changes a noun into a verb.

• The suffix '-tion' transforms a verb into a noun by indicating the action or result of that verb.

• The suffix '-tion' indicates a place or time related to the verb.

What does the prefix 'dis-' indicate in 'disagree'?

• Indifference or neutrality

• Negation or opposition

• Confusion or misunderstanding

• Agreement or support

Identify the root in the word 'biology' and explain its meaning.

• bio

• logy

• geo

• bioinformatics

What does the suffix '-less' imply in 'hopeless'?

• The absence of hope.

• A state of happiness.

• A feeling of despair.

• The presence of hope.

How does the prefix 'inter-' change the meaning of 'national'?

• 'Inter-' means 'within a nation'.

• 'Inter-' means 'between nations'.

• 'Inter-' means 'against nations'.

• 'Inter-' indicates 'nationalism' in one country.